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William Considine

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William Considine M Sc (Agr), has been a dairy farmer, pedigree beef breeder, teacher, founder of IASTA and a council member of ASA. Currently works at obtaining a social, environmental and financial return from Nicharee Farm near Duncormick, Co Wexford. Main enterprise is pastured Angus organic beef production.

Farmer Writes: What on Earth is going on?

As the initial shock of the Brexit vote hits our farms and we turn to wondering about what the future has in store, William Considine finds a little history can help build some perspective.

WORLD 3 July 2016
Farmer Writes: What on Earth is going on?
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